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Louisiana

A dated list of changes to how Americans vote: district maps, polling places and drop boxes, voting laws and rules, and courts and election officials. Each entry says who did what and when, shows what became of it, and links to the page it rests on. Attempts that failed are listed as failed. Entries that rest on a news report name the outlet.

This is the state view: events recorded for Louisiana, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.

Congressional districts in Louisiana

Choose a district to see the events tagged to it. A number after the district is how many events name it.

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In Louisiana

1999

  1. Apr 27, 1999 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Washington Parish: Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated April 27, 1999, to Washington Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1997

  1. Oct 6, 1997 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Martinville (St. Martin Parish): 1997 redistricting plan (councilmanic)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 6, 1997, to St. Martinville (St. Martin Parish). The list describes the change as "1997 redistricting plan (councilmanic)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Jun 9, 1997 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Shreveport City court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes): Three annexations (Ordinance Nos. 188, 189 and 192 (1996))

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated June 9, 1997, to Shreveport City court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes). The list describes the change as "Three annexations (Ordinance Nos. 188, 189 and 192 (1996))." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-25-97, upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Apr 11, 1997 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes): Annexation (Ordinance No. 207 (1995)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated April 11, 1997, to Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes). The list describes the change as "Annexation (Ordinance No. 207 (1995)." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-25-97, upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1996

  1. Oct 24, 1996 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes): Two annexations (Ordinance Nos. 205 and 206 (1995))

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 24, 1996, to Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes). The list describes the change as "Two annexations (Ordinance Nos. 205 and 206 (1995))." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-25-97, upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Aug 12, 1996 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Attorney General objects to the 1996 congressional plan with one majority-Black district

    On August 12, 1996 the Justice Department objected to Act 96 of the 1996 First Extraordinary Session, writing that "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object" to the plan "to the extent that the proposed redistricting plan fails to create a second congressional district in Louisiana in which black voters have a reasonable opportunity to elect candidates of choice." The letter drew on the Hays v. Louisiana litigation.

    Related: Supreme Court holds the Hays plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Louisiana's Act 1 map

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1995

  1. Dec 11, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes): Annexation (Ordinance No. 115 (1995))

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated December 11, 1995, to Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes). The list describes the change as "Annexation (Ordinance No. 115 (1995))." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-25-97, upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Sep 11, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes): 11 annexations

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 11, 1995, to Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes). The list describes the change as "11 annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-25-97, upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Jul 18, 1995 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Webster Parish: Reduction in the size of the police jury members from 12 to 7

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated July 18, 1995, to Webster Parish. The list describes the change as "Reduction in the size of the police jury members from 12 to 7." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Jun 29, 1995 State Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court holds the Hays plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Louisiana's Act 1 map

    On June 29, 1995, in United States v. Hays, the Supreme Court held: "Appellees lack standing to challenge Act 1." The plaintiffs lived in District 5, not in the challenged District 4, and the Court found no evidence that they personally suffered a racial classification. A three-judge court later reiterated its findings and ordered a court-drawn plan.

    Congressional districts named: LA-4, LA-5

    Related: Legislature repeals Act 42 and passes Act 1, another map with two majority-Black districts · Attorney General objects to the 1996 congressional plan with one majority-Black district

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  5. Apr 3, 1995 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Ville Platte (Evangeline Parish): 1994 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated April 3, 1995, to Ville Platte (Evangeline Parish). The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1994

  1. Nov 22, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Winnsboro (Franklin Parish): 1993 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated November 22, 1994, to Winnsboro (Franklin Parish). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 21, 1994 State Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Attorney General objects to a picture ID requirement for first-time voters who register by mail

    On November 21, 1994 the Justice Department precleared most of Act 10 (1994), the state's implementation of the National Voter Registration Act, but wrote: "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the driver's license/picture identification requirement for first-time voters who register by mail proposed by Act No. 10." It cited data indicating that Black persons in the state were four to five times less likely than white persons to have such identification.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  3. Oct 17, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Minden (Webster Parish): Redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 17, 1994, to Minden (Webster Parish). The list describes the change as "Redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Sep 12, 1994 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Landry Parish: Polling place change

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 12, 1994, to St. Landry Parish. The list describes the change as "Polling place change." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Sep 6, 1994 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 6, 1994, to Shreveport City Court (Bossier and Caddo Parishes). The list describes the change as "Act No. 6 (1968), provides that annexations to the City of Shreveport extend the boundaries of the Shreveport City Court; Act No. 15 (1970)--creation of the third judgeship and its implementation schedule, including August and November 1970 special elections; Act No. 501 (1992)--creation of a fourth judgeship and the method of election consisting of one single-member district and one triple-member district elected by designated position; multiple annexations." The list adds the note "Withdrawn 8-19-97, as to Act no. 6 (1968) and creation of 3rd and 4th judgeships,Withdrawn 8-25-97, as to annexations upon change in method of election." The list links the objection letter.

    Counties: Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Aug 19, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in East Carroll Parish School District: 1994 redistricting plan (school board)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated August 19, 1994, to East Carroll Parish School District. The list describes the change as "1994 redistricting plan (school board)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Apr 25, 1994 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in DeSoto Parish School District: 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated April 25, 1994, to DeSoto Parish School District. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1993

  1. Dec 13, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Ville Platte (Evangeline Parish): 1993 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated December 13, 1993, to Ville Platte (Evangeline Parish). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 24, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Iberville Parish School District (Iberville Parish): 1993 redistricting

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated November 24, 1993, to Iberville Parish School District (Iberville Parish). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Oct 18, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Attorney General objects to the districting plan for the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government

    On October 18, 1993 the Justice Department did not object to the consolidation of the city and parish councils but wrote it was "unable to reach the same conclusion" on the districting plan, which was identical to a 1992 Lafayette Parish School District plan it had objected to on September 21, 1992. It said the plan had two majority-Black districts that were only 49.7 and 50.1 percent Black in voting age population, and objected to it.

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  4. Sep 17, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Evangeline Parish: Realignment and elimination of voting precincts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 17, 1993, to Evangeline Parish. The list describes the change as "Realignment and elimination of voting precincts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Aug 30, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bossier Parish School District (Bossier Parish): 1992 school board redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated August 30, 1993, to Bossier Parish School District (Bossier Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 school board redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Aug 30, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Mary Parish School District (St. Mary Parish): 1992 districting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated August 30, 1993, to St. Mary Parish School District (St. Mary Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Aug 30, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Tallulah (Madison Parish): 1993 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated August 30, 1993, to Tallulah (Madison Parish). The list describes the change as "1993 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Jun 21, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Iberville Parish School District (Iberville Parish): 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated June 21, 1993, to Iberville Parish School District (Iberville Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Jun 21, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Washington Parish School District (Washington Parish): Increase in the number of school board trustees and districting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated June 21, 1993, to Washington Parish School District (Washington Parish). The list describes the change as "Increase in the number of school board trustees and districting plan." The list adds the note "Objection to increase in number of trustees Withdrawn 10-26-93 upon preclearance of new redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. May 24, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Evangeline Parish School District: 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated May 24, 1993, to Evangeline Parish School District. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. May 18, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Francisville (West Feliciana Parish): Method of election and districting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated May 18, 1993, to St. Francisville (West Feliciana Parish). The list describes the change as "Method of election and districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Mar 30, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in West Carroll Parish School District (West Carroll Parish): 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated March 30, 1993, to West Carroll Parish School District (West Carroll Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. Mar 26, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Morehouse Parish

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated March 26, 1993, to Morehouse Parish. The list describes the change as "Act No. 975 (1991), which reduces the number of justices of the peace and constables from eight to two and provides a districting plan for justice of the peace and constable districts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. Mar 22, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated March 22, 1993, to Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish). The list describes the change as "Act No. 682 (1992), which provides for the creation of two at-large judicial positions with numbered posts (same changes objected to on 10-23-90)." The list adds the note "Objection to additional judgeships Withdrawn on 8-31-93." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. Mar 8, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jennings (Jefferson Davis Parish): 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated March 8, 1993, to Jennings (Jefferson Davis Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  16. Jan 4, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in East Carroll Parish: 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated January 4, 1993, to East Carroll Parish. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. Jan 4, 1993 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in East Carroll Parish School District (East Carroll Parish): 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated January 4, 1993, to East Carroll Parish School District (East Carroll Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  18. 1993 State Maps and lines Enacted

    Legislature repeals Act 42 and passes Act 1, another map with two majority-Black districts

    In 1993, while an appeal in Hays v. Louisiana was pending before the Supreme Court, the Legislature repealed Act 42 and passed Act 1. The 1993 map also had two majority-Black districts, one around New Orleans and one running about 250 miles from Shreveport to Baton Rouge. A three-judge court declared Act 1 unconstitutional.

    Related: Louisiana adopts Act 42 of 1992, creating a second majority-Black congressional district · Supreme Court holds the Hays plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Louisiana's Act 1 map

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1992

  1. Dec 30, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Vermilion Parish School District (Vermilion Parish): 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated December 30, 1992, to Vermilion Parish School District (Vermilion Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Nov 9, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Martinville (St. Martin Parish): 1991 redistricting plan (councilmanic)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated November 9, 1992, to St. Martinville (St. Martin Parish). The list describes the change as "1991 redistricting plan (councilmanic)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Sep 21, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Lafayette Parish School District (Lafayette Parish): 1992 redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 21, 1992, to Lafayette Parish School District (Lafayette Parish). The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Sep 14, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Morehouse Parish: Redistricting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 14, 1992, to Morehouse Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Sep 10, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pointe Coupee Parish: 1992 redistricting plan (police jury)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 10, 1992, to Pointe Coupee Parish. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan (police jury)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Aug 28, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Concordia Parish: Reduction in number of police jurors and districting plan

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated August 28, 1992, to Concordia Parish. The list describes the change as "Reduction in number of police jurors and districting plan." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Aug 21, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in East Carroll Parish: 1992 redistricting plan (police jury)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated August 21, 1992, to East Carroll Parish. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan (police jury)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Aug 10, 1992 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Franklin Parish: Reduction in number of police jurors

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated August 10, 1992, to Franklin Parish. The list describes the change as "Reduction in number of police jurors." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. May 26, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Morehouse Parish: 1992 redistricting plan (police jury)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated May 26, 1992, to Morehouse Parish. The list describes the change as "1992 redistricting plan (police jury)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Apr 10, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Madison Parish: 1991 redistricting plan (police jury and school board

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated April 10, 1992, to Madison Parish. The list describes the change as "1991 redistricting plan (police jury and school board." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Feb 7, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Pointe Coupee Parish: 1991 redistricting plan (police jury)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated February 7, 1992, to Pointe Coupee Parish. The list describes the change as "1991 redistricting plan (police jury)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Jan 3, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Terrebonne Parish: Redistricting plan for council districts

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated January 3, 1992, to Terrebonne Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan for council districts." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. Jan 2, 1992 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Richland Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated January 2, 1992, to Richland Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. 1992 State Maps and lines Enacted

    Louisiana adopts Act 42 of 1992, creating a second majority-Black congressional district

    After the 1990 census the Legislature enacted Act 42 of 1992. Before it, Louisiana had seven congressional districts, one with a majority-Black voting population; Act 42 created a second. A three-judge court in the Western District of Louisiana later concluded the plan violated the Equal Protection Clause and enjoined its use.

    Related: Legislature repeals Act 42 and passes Act 1, another map with two majority-Black districts · Supreme Court holds the Hays plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Louisiana's Act 1 map

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

1991

  1. Dec 24, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Webster Parish: Redistricting plans (police jury and school board)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated December 24, 1991, to Webster Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plans (police jury and school board)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Dec 23, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Concordia Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated December 23, 1991, to Concordia Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. Dec 20, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in East Carroll Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury and school board districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated December 20, 1991, to East Carroll Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury and school board districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. Dec 16, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Landry Parish: Redistricting plans (police jury and school board districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated December 16, 1991, to St. Landry Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plans (police jury and school board districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. Nov 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Franklin Parish: Two redistricting plans (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated November 25, 1991, to Franklin Parish. The list describes the change as "Two redistricting plans (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. Oct 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Catahoula Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 25, 1991, to Catahoula Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. Oct 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Martin Parish: Redistricting plans (police jury and school board districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 25, 1991, to St. Martin Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plans (police jury and school board districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. Oct 25, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in West Feliciana Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 25, 1991, to West Feliciana Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. Oct 15, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in DeSoto Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 15, 1991, to DeSoto Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. Oct 8, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Jackson Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 8, 1991, to Jackson Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. Sep 27, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Bienville Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 27, 1991, to Bienville Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. Sep 27, 1991 County Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Morehouse Parish: Redistricting plan (police jury districts)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 27, 1991, to Morehouse Parish. The list describes the change as "Redistricting plan (police jury districts)." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. Jul 15, 1991 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Attorney General objects in part to Louisiana's 1991 House of Representatives redistricting plan

    On July 15, 1991 the Justice Department wrote that "on behalf of the Attorney General, I must object to the 1991 redistricting plan for the State House of Representatives to the extent that it incorporates the proposed configurations for the seven areas discussed above."

    Related: Attorney General objects in part to Louisiana's 1991 state Senate redistricting plan

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  14. Jun 28, 1991 State Maps and lines Blocked by federal objection

    Attorney General objects in part to Louisiana's 1991 state Senate redistricting plan

    On June 28, 1991 the Justice Department wrote that the Senate plan (Act 2 of the 1991 Second Extraordinary Session) "in large part" met Section 5 requirements, but that in the Northeast area, particularly Ouachita Parish, and the Lafayette area, including St. Martin Parish, the boundary lines appeared to minimize Black voting strength. On behalf of the Attorney General it objected to the plan to the extent it incorporated those configurations.

    Related: Attorney General objects in part to Louisiana's 1991 House of Representatives redistricting plan

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  15. Jun 20, 1991 State Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court rules Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act covers judicial elections in Chisom v. Roemer

    On June 20, 1991, in a challenge by Black voters in Orleans Parish to the way Louisiana elects justices of its Supreme Court from a multimember district, the Supreme Court held: "Judicial elections are covered by § 2 as amended."

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

  16. Jun 3, 1991 State Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Clark v. Roemer on preclearance of Louisiana's judicial election changes

    On June 3, 1991, the Supreme Court decided Clark v. Roemer, a suit by Black registered voters over Louisiana's electoral scheme for certain judges. The syllabus records that Louisiana submitted unprecleared changes, many adopted in the late 1960s and 1970s, for administrative preclearance after the amended complaint, and that the Attorney General objected to some, including the creation of several judgeships.

    Related: Attorney General objects to new Louisiana judgeships elected at large by designated post · Attorney General objects to additional Louisiana judgeships elected at large, and does not object to a 12th District change

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1990

  1. Oct 23, 1990 County Laws and rules Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish)

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated October 23, 1990, to Monroe City Court (Ouachita Parish). The list describes the change as "Act No. 393, H.B. No. 945 (1977), which provides for a second judgeship and the adoption of numbered positions (Divisions A and B); Act No. 8, S.B. No. 345 (1990), insofar as it provides for a third judgeship, elected from a numbered position (Division C); Act No. 728, H.B. No. 2047 (1990), which also provides for a third judgeship; and three annexations." The list adds the note "Objection to additional judgeships Withdrawn 8-31-93." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. Sep 17, 1990 State Laws and rules Withdrawn

    Justice Department withdraws its objections to Orleans Parish court judgeships and does not object to two new Civil District Court judgeships

    In a letter dated September 17, 1990, replying to a request from the Louisiana Assistant Attorney General to reconsider, the Justice Department withdrew its September 23, 1988 and May 12, 1989 Section 5 objections as they applied to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (Acts 236 of 1972 and 143 of 1975) and Civil District Court (Acts 235 of 1970 and 129 of 1975). The letter says the department's further analysis found that the changes would not have a discriminatory purpose or effect and that their implementation would not lead to a clear violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. For Act 8 (1990), it did not object to the thirteenth and fourteenth at-large judgeships (Divisions M and N) of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. An attachment headed "Objected-to Voting Changes" lists changes for other judicial districts and circuit courts of appeal.

    Related: Attorney General objects to new Louisiana judgeships elected at large by designated post · Attorney General objects to additional Louisiana judgeships elected at large, and does not object to a 12th District change

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

Nationwide

1993

  1. Jun 28, 1993 National Courts and officials Decided by a court

    Supreme Court decides Shaw v. Reno

    On June 28, 1993, the U.S. Supreme Court held that voters stated a claim under the Equal Protection Clause by alleging that a reapportionment plan was "so irrational on its face that it can be understood only as an effort to segregate voters into separate districts on the basis of race," without sufficient justification.

    Source last checked Oct 23, 2026

  2. May 20, 1993 National Laws and rules Enacted

    National Voter Registration Act of 1993 becomes law

    Public Law 103-31, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, is dated May 20, 1993. The law states its purpose as "to establish procedures that will increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for Federal office."

    Related: Supreme Court decides Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona · Supreme Court decides Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute

    Source last checked Oct 20, 2026

How this timeline is built

Every entry rests on at least one source that was opened and read, and that source states the date and the fact. Courts, legislatures, election offices, the Justice Department, the Census Bureau, the Federal Register and Congress.gov come first. A news report is used only when no official page states the fact, and it is labeled with the outlet's name. Encyclopedias are not used as sources. History starts in 1965 with the Voting Rights Act. County names come from the Census Bureau's 2024 Gazetteer. Congressional district numbers are those in use for the 2026 election; an event is tagged to a district only when its source names that congressional district.

When a later event changes an earlier one, such as a law later struck down, both entries are listed and point to each other. This page does not predict outcomes or say which party a change helps. U.S. House maps for 2026 · Back to the 2026 voting center.